You searched for By Anna Gorman - Page 17 of 23 - California Healthline

In California, Planned Parenthood Girds For Potentially Grim Future Under Trump

By Anna Gorman November 28, 2016

The CEO of the group’s state organization, Kathy Kneer, says private donations can’t cover the potential loss of federal money for reproductive health services.

‘Pre-Hospice’ Saves Money By Keeping People At Home Near End Of Life

By Anna Gorman Photos by Heidi de Marco March 27, 2017

A San Diego program helps chronically ill people avoid the hospital by teaching them how to better manage their diseases and telling them what to expect in their final years. Other health providers and insurers around the country are trying similar approaches.

Could Legalizing Pot Diminish California’s Gains Against Smoking?

By Anna Gorman November 17, 2016

Some experts worry that smoking pot could lead to use of tobacco, but proponents of marijuana legalization argue that the two products are different and should not be conflated.

Children’s Hospital Partnership Boosts Care For Sick Kids

By Anna Gorman November 17, 2016

An innovative partnership in which a children’s hospital shares revenue and costs with a community hospital helps improve access to specialized care.

California Lends Its Weight To Wider Marijuana Acceptance

By Anna Gorman November 9, 2016

The number of states with laws permitting marijuana use underscores a national cultural shift toward wider acceptance of the drug, despite the federal ban and limited evidence on the public health impacts of legalization.

Divided Mental Health Care System Can Strand Medi-Cal Patients In The Middle

By Anna Gorman October 28, 2016

California law dictates that Medi-Cal patients with mild and moderate mental health conditions are covered by managed care plans and those with severe disorders by county agencies. But the real-life distinction is not that clear.

Syphilis Among California Newborns Spikes Amid Broader STD Epidemic

By Anna Gorman Photos by Heidi de Marco March 2, 2017

Kern and Fresno counties, in the Central Valley, have the highest rates of congenital syphilis. Health officials think the surge is due to lack of prenatal care, drug use, risky sex and lack of awareness.

Orange County Man Dies After Apparent Failure Of Artificial Heart Compressor

By Anna Gorman October 20, 2016

The FDA confirms it is looking into more than one problem with the compressor, which is used to power patients’ artificial hearts.

Staying Out Of The Closet In Old Age

By Anna Gorman October 17, 2016

Many aging gays and lesbians who have lived openly for decades are finding that the world of assisted living and nursing homes can be decidedly less accommodating.

New Law Will Expand Mental Health Services For Low-Income Californians

By Anna Gorman October 6, 2016

Legislation recently signed by Gov. Brown will allow about 1,000 clinics statewide to bill Medi-Cal for treatment by marriage and family counselors, deepening the pool of mental health providers.

Filter Results